Yearly Archives: 2018

AG: Some Election Judges Can Carry Handguns To the Polls

AG: Some Election Judges Can Carry Handguns To the Polls

Austin (WBAP/KLIF) – In a non-binding opinion issued Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says presiding election judges licensed to carry handguns may do so while working at polls in government buildings. In March, Rpublican State Rep. James White of Woodville had asked for the opinion, citing “safety concerns for election judges who work long…MORE

Texan Selling 3D Printed Gun Plans, Despite Ruling

Texan Selling 3D Printed Gun Plans, Despite Ruling

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The owner of a Texas company that makes untraceable 3D-printed guns says he has begun selling the blueprints through his website to anyone who wants to make one, despite a federal court order barring him from posting the plans online. Cody Wilson says he began selling the plans Tuesday morning and…MORE

Republicans resist plan to rename Senate building for McCain

Republicans resist plan to rename Senate building for McCain

WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to rename the Senate’s oldest office building for John McCain ran into resistance Tuesday from Republican senators reluctant to take away an honor already bestowed on an earlier Senate titan — and a leader of Southern senators during a tumultuous era in the nation’s history. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell,…MORE

Former Balch Springs Police Officer Roy Oliver Guilty of Murder

Former Balch Springs Police Officer Roy Oliver Guilty of Murder

DALLAS (AP) —UPDATE 2:22 PM DALLAS (AP) — The jury says former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver is guilty of murder, not guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of aggravated assault in the death by shooting of 15 year old Jordan Edwards in 2017.   A jury completed its first day of deliberations Monday…MORE

The City of Fort Worth Asks the Community for Input on the 2019 Proposed Budget

The City of Fort Worth Asks the Community for Input on the 2019 Proposed Budget

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Fort Worth is conducting public hearings to get citizen input on the 2019 budget. Assistant City Manager Fernando Costa said the $1.9 billion budget is designed to lower the property tax rate by 2 cents. He said since property values have been increasing from year to year, the…MORE

The Dallas Police Association Supports DFR’s New Policy on Violent Calls

The Dallas Police Association Supports DFR’s New Policy on Violent Calls

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas Fire Department will now only respond to violent calls by setting up a safe zone until police arrive. This, after an incident over the weekend where fire fighters had to pin down a domestic violence suspect who was carrying a knife and threatening his wife. Dallas Police Association President Mike…MORE

New Poll:  Cruz and O’Rourke In Virtual Tie

New Poll: Cruz and O’Rourke In Virtual Tie

Boston (WBAP/KLIF) –  Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rouke are in a virtual dead heat in the Texas U.S. Senate race according to the latest Emerson College e-poll.  The poll found Cruz with 38 percent of the vote, while O’Rourke had 37 percent of the the vote.  21 percent of those…MORE

Few Concessions by Incumbent Governor Abbott on Proposed Debate Scheduling

Few Concessions by Incumbent Governor Abbott on Proposed Debate Scheduling

DALLAS – (WBAP/KLIF) – Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Lupe Valdez continues to have little luck in persuading Republican Governor Greg Abbott to agree to debates beyond the one hour, one night deal sealed for Friday, September 28th at 7 pm – Texas “Football Friday Night”.  While Abbott has newly agreed to add Spanish language…MORE